Psychology as a Missing Discipline in AI-Driven Design + Q&A

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San Diego, United States

About the Meetup

A virtual talk exploring how psychology can help us design AI-enabled experiences more thoughtfully, critically, and responsibly.

Event Description

As AI becomes more embedded in the products and services we design, the conversation often centers on capability, speed, and novelty. But good AI design also requires a deeper understanding of people: how they perceive, interpret, trust, question, and respond to what we create.

In this virtual IxDF San Diego event, Tiziana d’Agostino will explore why psychology deserves a more central role in AI-driven design. Through that lens, the session will examine themes such as cognitive load, bias, agency, ethics, and responsibility in AI-enabled experiences.

Rather than focusing only on what AI can do, this talk will invite attendees to think more critically about how AI is experienced — and what more responsible, human-centered design can look like in practice.

The event will include a 45-minute presentation, 15-minute Q&A, and an interactive element.

What to Expect

  • A thoughtful perspective on psychology’s role in AI-driven design

  • Discussion of themes such as cognitive load, bias, agency, ethics, and responsibility

  • An interactive component

  • Live Q&A

Who Should Attend

Designers and design-adjacent professionals, including UX practitioners, researchers, strategists, product thinkers, developers, and others interested in designing AI-enabled experiences more responsibly.

Event Details

Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM PT
Format: 45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
Location: Virtual
https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82440908225/invitations?signature=JW5m2B3GAqvzruoIxqzVDKiKXwSDX6fKahEjDl8kNGw


About the Speaker

UX Psychologist and Interaction Design consultant, Tiziana has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She combines psychological insights with good design practices and a solid ethical framework to create inclusive user experiences that will persuade without manipulation or dirty tricks.

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